FARMINGTON — Farmington Rotary’s 26th annual Festival of Trees is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Farmington Community Center, 127 Middle St. More than 20 trees and 15 wreaths will be on display. An auction of the trees will start at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit Rotary charitable causes. Throughout […]
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Oakland Thanksgiving mystery endures
When did the Messalonskee Community Thanksgiving Dinner begin? Volunteers, residents and newspaper archives are not sure.
Maine-ly Harmony plans Christmas concert in Gardiner
Maine-ly Harmony Chorus plans to perform a holiday concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Highland Avenue United Methodist Church at 35 Highland Ave., Gardiner. The “Songs of the Season” event will feature Christmas songs, a silent auction, refreshments and an appearance from Jolly Ole St. Nick. A donation of $15 is […]
UMA Veteran Services to present ‘Voices of Hope’
Ed Walsh, LCSW, U.S. Army (retired) and UMA alum will facilitate an open discussion on recovery and resources.
Maine LifeFlight helicopter disrupted by laser strike
A laser was pointed at a LifeFlight helicopter last week while it was flying back to its base in Sanford.
Who is in line to pitch for Red Sox? Here’s a look at club’s starting depth
Boston is still linked to some free-agent pitchers, but it has amassed some depth in the last few years.
Cultural fusion comes to life with ‘¡Hanukkah Mexicana!’ at the Chocolate Church
A HYBRID CELEBRATION OF JEWISH-MEXICAN HERITAGE Oy-le! Get ready for an unforgettable evening of flavor, music and cultural celebration as the Chocolate Church Arts Center presents “¡Hanukkah Mexicana!” This hybrid event combines the rich culinary traditions from the acclaimed Jewish-Mexican cookbook “Sabor Judío” with a live concert featuring Veronica Robles’ all-female mariachi band and Maine’s […]
Lewiston library to launch summer reading program June 24
Participants are encouraged to not only to read or listen to books but also make a new craft or recipe or explore a favorite place in our beautiful city or a new landmark in our wondrous state.
Biden becomes the first sitting US president to visit the Amazon rainforest
Joe Biden toured the shrinking waters of the Rio Negro as the first sitting American president to set foot in the Amazon rainforest.
US health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler
Health officials say they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo.